Find an experienced BI provider
A BI provider, such as InetSoft, is an organization that understands the value of business intelligence and will champion and promote the project across your organization. BI providers will also help you set budgets for your BI project.
Alignment between IT and Business
A critical factor for BI success is establishing an alignment between IT and business. To start, identify the intent and expectation of your BI initiative. These ambitions should be closely aligned with the business objectives and strategy.
Understanding the information needs across the organization as well as by the stakeholder groups is a crucial element of success. Ideally, this will include prioritization of needs both within and across stakeholder groups.
Outline Architecture and Standards
Define architecture for various facets of your particular BI infrastructure. Develop and maintain standards regarding design, definitions, processes, tools, and technologies required to implement BI.
Develop, Execute, and Appraise
Develop a plan, enact your plan, and measure actual process down the line against desired results. This will allow you to manage key decision points within your desired program timeline. Develop metrics that will measure both the implementation and ongoing success of BI.